KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #713

Question 1

When a patient experiences pain from an injury, the nerve impulses travel along sensory neurons to the central nervous system. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for the conscious perception and interpretation of this pain?

Accepted Answer

C. Thalamus and Cerebral Cortex — Sensory information, including pain signals, is first relayed to the thalamus, which acts as a major relay station. From the thalamus, these signals are then projected to various areas of the cerebral cortex, particularly the somatosensory cortex, where the pain is consciously perceived, localized, and interpreted.

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A. Cerebellum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Hypothalamus

Question 2

Victoria Falls height/width:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

108m × 1708m wide — Zambezi River.‌​‍

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100m × 2000m

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50m × 1000m

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200m × 500m

Question 3

NEP 2020 approved by:

Accepted Answer

Cabinet — Union Cabinet (29 July 2020).

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Parliament

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President

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PM

Question 4

Habitus (Bourdieu) refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Internalised dispositions shaped by one's social position — Habitus: embodied schemes of perception, thought, action — how class/culture shapes individual practice unconsciously.‌​‍

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Diet

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Location

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Habits

Question 5

An insectivorous plant example is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pitcher plant / Venus flytrap — Insectivorous plants supplement nitrogen-poor soils by trapping insects.‌​‍

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Mango

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Rose

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Cactus

Question 6

Reflex actions are controlled by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord — Reflex arcs pass through the spinal cord for quick responses without brain involvement.‌​‍

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Brain

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Heart

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Liver

Question 7

An adolescent who is part of a close-knit peer group that values conformity may experience which of the following social pressures?

Accepted Answer

A. Pressure to engage in risk-taking behaviors — The correct answer is A because adolescents who are part of a close-knit peer group that values conformity may feel pressure to engage in risk-taking behaviors to fit in or gain acceptance from their peers. This can include behaviors such as substance use, reckless driving, or other actions that might be harmful. Options B, C, and D are less likely in a group that emphasizes conformity over individuality or positive behaviors.

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B. Influence to adopt healthy lifestyles

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C. Encouragement to pursue individual interests

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D. Support for exploring different social identities

Question 8

Largest gland in body:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Liver — Liver.‌​‍

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Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Pituitary

Question 9

Kerala has experienced significant out-migration and subsequent return migration, leading to various social changes. Which of the following is a common health-related consequence observed in families due to prolonged parental migration?

Accepted Answer

D. Psychological stress, behavioral issues in children, and altered family dynamics. — Prolonged parental migration often leads to significant psychological stress, emotional neglect, and behavioral problems in children due to the absence of one or both parents. It can also disrupt traditional family structures and dynamics, contributing to overall family dysfunction. While remittances may improve financial status, they do not automatically mitigate these psychosocial challenges.

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A. Improved nutritional status of children due to increased remittances.

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B. Enhanced social cohesion and reduced family conflicts.

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C. Increased incidence of non-communicable diseases among left-behind spouses.

Question 10

First Indian Antarctic expedition:

Accepted Answer

1981 — 1981 under S.Z. Qasim.

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1985

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1990

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1970

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #713